IRS Tax Relief FAQs | SL Financial Solutions Tax & Accounting

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IRS Tax Debt & Resolutions

Explore common IRS tax debt problems, available tax relief options, and potential solutions for resolving outstanding federal tax liabilities.

IRS tax relief involves resolving outstanding federal tax obligations through options such as installment agreements, Offers in Compromise, penalty abatement, or Currently Not Collectible status. Eligibility depends on your tax situation, financial circumstances, and IRS requirements.
The IRS offers several tax resolution options, including installment agreements, Offers in Compromise, and Currently Not Collectible status. Eligibility depends on your tax liability, financial circumstances, and filing compliance. A federally licensed Enrolled Agent can help evaluate your situation and determine which options may be appropriate.
Yes, qualifying taxpayers may settle their federal tax debt for less than the full amount through the IRS Offer in Compromise (OIC) program. The IRS evaluates your income, allowable expenses, assets, and ability to pay before deciding whether to accept an offer. Approval is not guaranteed.
Unpaid federal taxes can result in additional penalties, interest, federal tax liens, and enforced collection actions. Depending on your circumstances, you may qualify for an IRS payment arrangement or another tax resolution option.
If you're experiencing financial hardship, you may qualify for a reduced monthly payment arrangement or Currently Not Collectible (CNC) status, which temporarily suspends certain IRS collection activities. The IRS generally requires financial information to evaluate your ability to pay.

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IRS Collections & Enforcement

Understand IRS collection actions, taxpayer rights, and available options for addressing liens, levies, and wage garnishments.

Yes. The IRS can levy wages and bank accounts to collect unpaid taxes after meeting applicable notice and procedural requirements. Certain resolution options may help prevent, stop, or release collection actions, depending on your circumstances.
An IRS wage levy may be released under certain circumstances, including financial hardship, full payment of the liability, or an approved collection arrangement. The appropriate solution depends on your IRS account status and financial situation.
A federal tax lien is the government's legal claim against your property when you owe unpaid taxes. An IRS levy is an enforcement action that allows the government to seize property or funds to satisfy the tax debt.
Generally, the IRS must provide required notices and an opportunity to request a hearing before issuing a bank levy. However, certain exceptions apply. If you've received an IRS collection notice, it's important to review it promptly.
Yes. A federally licensed Enrolled Agent can represent taxpayers before the IRS, communicate with collection personnel, evaluate available relief options, and request appropriate collection alternatives or levy releases.

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Unfiled Tax Returns & IRS Audits

Get answers to common questions about delinquent tax returns, IRS audits, filing compliance, and resolving outstanding tax issues.

Unfiled tax returns can prevent you from qualifying for certain IRS tax resolution programs. We help identify outstanding filing requirements and address tax compliance issues as part of preparing your case for resolution.
The IRS generally requires taxpayers to file the last six years of delinquent returns to establish filing compliance, although additional years may be required depending on the circumstances. Each taxpayer's filing history should be evaluated individually.
Generally, taxpayers must file all required tax returns before the IRS will approve an installment agreement. An Enrolled Agent can review your filing history and help address outstanding compliance requirements.
Review the notice carefully, identify the tax year and issues being examined, and pay attention to response deadlines. A federally licensed Enrolled Agent can represent you during an IRS examination and assist with responding to information requests.
Yes. Depending on the circumstances, taxpayers may have options to dispute proposed audit adjustments, request an IRS appeal, or pursue audit reconsideration after an assessment. Available remedies depend on the case and applicable deadlines.

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IRS Representation & Consultations

Learn how professional IRS representation works, what to expect during a consultation, and how to get help resolving your tax problems.

An Enrolled Agent (EA) is a federally licensed tax professional authorized by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before the IRS. Enrolled Agents specialize in federal taxation and have unlimited practice rights before the IRS.
Yes. As a federally licensed Enrolled Agent, Shaneaka Long, EA, can represent individuals and businesses before the IRS nationwide, regardless of where they live or operate their businesses.
The cost of IRS representation depends on the complexity of your tax situation, the number of tax years involved, and the services required. SL Financial Solutions Tax & Accounting evaluates each case individually and provides a service agreement outlining the applicable fees.
During your consultation, we discuss your tax concerns, review the information you provide, and identify potential next steps. Additional IRS account research or financial analysis may be necessary before recommending a specific resolution strategy.
Yes. With proper authorization, an Enrolled Agent can communicate with the IRS, obtain tax account information, respond to notices, and represent taxpayers in qualifying IRS examinations, collection matters, and administrative proceedings.

IRS Tax Debt & Resolutions

IRS tax relief involves resolving outstanding federal tax obligations through options such as installment agreements, Offers in Compromise, penalty abatement, or Currently Not Collectible status. Eligibility depends on your tax situation, financial circumstances, and IRS requirements.

Yes, qualifying taxpayers may settle their federal tax debt for less than the full amount through the IRS Offer in Compromise (OIC) program. The IRS evaluates your income, allowable expenses, assets, and ability to pay before deciding whether to accept an offer. Approval is not guaranteed.

Unpaid federal taxes can result in additional penalties, interest, federal tax liens, and enforced collection actions. Depending on your circumstances, you may qualify for an IRS payment arrangement or another tax resolution option.

If you're experiencing financial hardship, you may qualify for a reduced monthly payment arrangement or Currently Not Collectible (CNC) status, which temporarily suspends certain IRS collection activities. The IRS generally requires financial information to evaluate your ability to pay.

IRS Collections & Enforcement

Yes. The IRS can levy wages and bank accounts to collect unpaid taxes after meeting applicable notice and procedural requirements. Certain resolution options may help prevent, stop, or release collection actions, depending on your circumstances.

An IRS wage levy may be released under certain circumstances, including financial hardship, full payment of the liability, or an approved collection arrangement. The appropriate solution depends on your IRS account status and financial situation.

A federal tax lien is the government's legal claim against your property when you owe unpaid taxes. An IRS levy is an enforcement action that allows the government to seize property or funds to satisfy the tax debt.

Generally, the IRS must provide required notices and an opportunity to request a hearing before issuing a bank levy. However, certain exceptions apply. If you've received an IRS collection notice, it's important to review it promptly.

Yes. A federally licensed Enrolled Agent can represent taxpayers before the IRS, communicate with collection personnel, evaluate available relief options, and request appropriate collection alternatives or levy releases.

Unfiled Tax Returns & IRS Audits

Unfiled tax returns can prevent you from qualifying for certain IRS tax resolution programs. We help identify outstanding filing requirements and address tax compliance issues as part of preparing your case for resolution.

The IRS generally requires taxpayers to file the last six years of delinquent returns to establish filing compliance, although additional years may be required depending on the circumstances. Each taxpayer's filing history should be evaluated individually.

Generally, taxpayers must file all required tax returns before the IRS will approve an installment agreement. An Enrolled Agent can review your filing history and help address outstanding compliance requirements.

Review the notice carefully, identify the tax year and issues being examined, and pay attention to response deadlines. A federally licensed Enrolled Agent can represent you during an IRS examination and assist with responding to information requests.

Yes. Depending on the circumstances, taxpayers may have options to dispute proposed audit adjustments, request an IRS appeal, or pursue audit reconsideration after an assessment. Available remedies depend on the case and applicable deadlines.

IRS Representation & Consultations

An Enrolled Agent (EA) is a federally licensed tax professional authorized by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before the IRS. Enrolled Agents specialize in federal taxation and have unlimited practice rights before the IRS.

Yes. As a federally licensed Enrolled Agent, Shaneaka Long, EA, can represent individuals and businesses before the IRS nationwide, regardless of where they live or operate their businesses.

The cost of IRS representation depends on the complexity of your tax situation, the number of tax years involved, and the services required. SL Financial Solutions Tax & Accounting evaluates each case individually and provides a service agreement outlining the applicable fees.

During your consultation, we discuss your tax concerns, review the information you provide, and identify potential next steps. Additional IRS account research or financial analysis may be necessary before recommending a specific resolution strategy.

Yes. With proper authorization, an Enrolled Agent can communicate with the IRS, obtain tax account information, respond to notices, and represent taxpayers in qualifying IRS examinations, collection matters, and administrative proceedings.